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Podiatrist
Level
6
Degree level
Length
4 yrs
typical
Sector
Health and science
Pay
Paid
you earn while training
In a nutshell
Diagnose and treat foot, ankle and leg problems.
What you'd do
Assess patients' feet, gait, and lower limb function in clinic
Treat nail and skin conditions including verrucae, corns, and callus
Carry out nail surgery procedures under local anaesthetic
Prescribe and fit custom orthotic insoles for patients
Monitor and manage diabetic foot patients in high-risk clinics
Refer to vascular, orthopaedic, and diabetes teams when required
Maintain accurate HCPC-compliant clinical records for all patients
What you'd learn
Podiatric anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics of the lower limb
Clinical assessment and diagnosis of foot and lower limb conditions
Nail surgery, minor surgical procedures, and wound management
Orthotic prescription and fabrication for biomechanical correction
Management of high-risk feet in diabetic and vascular patients
Pharmacology and prescribing relevant to podiatric practice
HCPC professional standards, ethics, and clinical governance
Ready to look for a place?
See live Podiatrist apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
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